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2008 Ferrari F430 4.3L Petrol · 55 VC

55 VC

2008 Ferrari F430 (4.3L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2008. Recorded mileage 28,537 miles. MOT valid until 27/01/2027.

Make & Model
FERRARI F430
Year / Origin
2008
MOT Status
Valid until 27/01/2027
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
28,537 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 4.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 27/01/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
4308cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, maintaining a clean record since a single historical failure. The most recent inspection conducted in January 2026 at 28,537 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the car currently meets all minimum legal standards. This follows three consecutive years of clean passes since 2023, suggesting that the mechanical and structural integrity of the vehicle has been well-preserved despite its chronological age. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for an eighteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,585 miles per year. Between March 2024 and January 2026, the car covered only 932 miles, which confirms it is used sparingly and likely kept as a collector's item rather than a primary driver. While this level of low mileage typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, the long intervals between uses can lead to degradation of rubber-based parts, fluid breakdown, and flat-spotting. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the effects of long-term storage. The failure recorded in February 2023 at 26,790 miles was rectified quickly, as evidenced by a pass just one month later at 26,812 miles, though the specific cause of that failure is not documented. Given the low usage, inspect the suspension bushes and bushings which may have perished due to lack of movement. Check the brake discs for surface corrosion or seized calipers, and verify the chassis for any signs of structural rust, as stationary vehicles are prone to moisture-related damage if not stored in a climate-controlled environment.

55 VC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
  • 28,537 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Known faults for Ferrari Ferrari F430

Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

55 VC Mileage History

  1. 25/02/202326,790 mi
  2. 25/03/202326,812 mi+22 mi
  3. 23/03/202427,605 mi+793 mi
  4. 28/01/202528,000 mi+395 mi
  5. 28/01/202628,537 mi+537 mi

Average of roughly 597 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

55 VC MOT History

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MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ferrari F430 (55 VC) between February 2023 and January 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 28 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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